Anyone heard/own Xindak SCD-2 Tube SACD/CD player?

12inch45rpm

which player(s) do you own? I noticed that around 2003 some record companies jumped onto the watermarking bandwagon, which did affect CD playback, on certain machines. The term DRM via Sony also was exposed in a similar context. Otherwise, depending on the age of your player, failure of the laser or lubrication of the drive/transport could be occurring.
Happy Listening!

Maybe some of your CDs are scratched,Some CDPs' lasre tend to be fussy .

I picked one of these up for almost free. I like the sound. My only complaint is it won't play ~20% of my old CDs. Not sure if laser is going bad or it is just compatible with certain CDs. Anyone know how I can find out?

Hi,
I just ordered a Xindak SCD-2 after much serious consideration. As you probably are aware there is not much out there to go on!
I read everything i could on the web, wrote to dealers requesting opinions and comparisons and finally went ahead with my order. It was shipped to me on the 14/04/03 and so i expect it to be with me sometime next week.
This is basically a tweaked Sony machine and i can't wait to get it up and running!!
If you want to write to me about it i will give you my honest opinions.
I will be using it for headphone listening only, and will be using my Grado RS-1's with the Grado RA-1 headphone amp with also the Grado Signature 1M interconnects.
Please email me with any queries that you may have.
Paul.

Hi,
For outstanding CD playback you should look at the Consonance Reference Series 2.2 remote tube player by Opera Audio. The Consonance 2.2 and the soon to be available tube multi-channel CD/SACD received great feedback and caused much excitement at the recent Consumer Electronics Show. Stereo Quest Magazine compared and picked the Consonance.It uses a 24/192 converter, a specially designed power supply and a remote volume control for running directly to an amp. Looks as good as it sounds. Pictures at www.operaudio.com
Enjoy!
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